Encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, can result from various causes, including infections and autoimmune reactions. Recognizing its symptoms and understanding its management is vital for patient outcomes. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry offers insights into the psychiatric implications of encephalitis, from cognitive disturbances to mood alterations. Our expert editors ensure that content is evidence-based and clinically relevant, providing psychiatrists with the knowledge they need to address the neuropsychiatric aspects of encephalitis.
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When Do Physical Symptoms After Antidepressant Cessation Reflect Pharmacodynamic versus Non-pharmacodynamic Clinical Phenomena?
August 6, 2026
Focuses on descriptive symptom phenomenology and strategies to minimize discomfort during antidepressant cessation, with possible explanations for unusual, delayed, or protracted symptoms in patients for whom non-pharmacodynamic features may...
Recent PCC Articles on Encephalitis
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Neuropsychiatric Pediatric NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
August 17, 2017
Although psychiatric manifestations are one of the most common presentations of pediatric N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor encephalitis, there is a lack of studies that characterize psychiatric aspects of this disorder. This...
Featured Encephalitis Research
Brief Report
A Growing Epidemic of Loneliness among US Military Veterans
August 3, 2026
The prevalence of frequent loneliness increased significantly compared with 2019–2020 estimates. Frequently lonely veterans had significantly greater odds of 6 of 8 psychiatric disorders, such as depression and PTSD.
Original Research
Routine Screening for Autoimmune Encephalitis
November 17, 2020
Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a highly treatable neurologic condition that can cause psychosis. This study estimated the cost-effectiveness of routine screening for AE compared with clinically targeted screening in...
